Welcome

Becoming the biggest textiles manufacturer has never been a goal at Harriss & Covington.

Being the best at what we do — sewing high-quality performance socks — is our only aim. In that pursuit, our medium-sized operation delivers every day for some of the world’s leading brands. And we’ve been doing it for nearly 100 years. We think that says a lot about our approach to manufacturing superior socks.

American Made

Harriss & Covington operates in the same town where it began and, at the helm, is the same family that started the company in 1920. More than a great made in America story, it’s an important strategic advantage for the leading brands served by Harriss & Covington.

Technology Driven

How did Harriss & Covington fend off the globalization that shuttered so many U.S. manufacturers? Investment in advanced technology, strategic alliances with fiber producers and textile innovators, and uncompromising focus on superior products.

Customer First

Saying it is one thing. Making the operational sacrifices to put the customer first is another. At Harriss & Covington, astute research and development, shortened lead times and seamless customer communications are embedded in our business model.

Or we don’t mind letting our work do the talking.

“Here we are after all this time and Harriss & Covington still finds ways to surprise us. They are always pushing the envelope, and of course at Smartwool we do, too. We ask, ‘Can you do this?’ And they never say no. They’re a one-stop shop with incredible people.”

“Tyler and his team believed in our vision from the start. The heritage and craftsmanship is certainly an important part of Harriss & Covington, and we proudly weave their story into ours through our marketing efforts. But more so, it’s the time and the resources they invest in us that makes them so very unique.”

Knitting & Seaming

We have a diverse bank of single cylinder and double cylinder jacquard knitting equipment. Our core focus is single cylinder, and our machines span 108n to 200n with the vast majority being 144n. Our double cylinder machines are 96n & 176n. Over the past several years, Harriss & Covington has made significant investments in state-of-the-art knitting machines with toe closure. Nearly all our equipment is selective terry capable allowing us to add targeted cushioning in select zones for specific applications and activities.

“We were looking for a partnership. Additionally, when I toured the facility and met the people, I got the sense of a company that wanted to innovate, they wanted to explore, they were interested in a challenge.”

Dyeing & Drying

Fully automated, micro-processor-controlled dye equipment ensures consistency and range from smaller sample machines up to 400-pound production machinery. Dryers are also fully automated.

“I really consider Tyler a mentor. His whole team really brings creative insight into the product. It’s a place where I can bounce ideas off of Tyler and others whenever I am thinking of a new silhouette, a new yarn, a new design.”

Boarding & Pairing

Combining electric heat and steam applications ensures the very best layout dimensions as specified by our customers. Every sock — children to men’s extra large sizes — is inspected post-boarding for proper size, fit, about dimensions, shade consistency and any detectable defect.

“The spirit of innovative thinking is on both sides. We go to them, they come to us. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner for us and our business. They have allowed us to innovate and that is how we stay ahead of a very competitive marketplace.”

“Here we are after all this time, and Harriss & Covington still finds ways to surprise us. They are always pushing the envelope, and of course at Smartwool we do, too. We ask, ‘Can you do this?’ And they never say no.”

Research & Development

More than 150 years of collective experience fuels an R&D department outfitted with the latest CAD systems. Whether it’s developing new and exciting products or executing quick tuns on samples, Harriss & Covington’s R&D delivers for our customers.

“The spirit of innovative thinking is on both sides. We go to them, they come to us. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner for us and our business. They have allowed us to innovate and that is how we stay ahead of a very competitive marketplace.”

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive, military-standard methodology audits quality at every stage of manufacturing, applying a pass/fail at every point through the process. For nearly a century, Harriss & Covington’s reputation for quality has been unsurpassed.

“I really consider Tyler a mentor. His whole team really brings creative insight into the product. It’s a place where I can bounce ideas off of Tyler and others whenever I am thinking of a new silhouette, a new yarn, a new design.”